This type of shelter offers little protection from the elements, insects and rodents. As a result, illness and disease are rampant, especially among those who are most vulnerable — the young and elderly. In addition, the poor who live in these conditions are particularly devastated by natural disasters such as floods and hurricanes.

Since 1982, our generous donors have built more than 76,000 housing units for destitute families in the

Caribbean and Latin America. The homes are basic, yet safe and secure. These homes not only benefit the families receiving them, but also provide a source of much-needed work for local laborers.

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HOUSING Throughout the Caribbean and Latin America, the poor often live in dilapidated shacks made of scraps of